Tender

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services. This procurement falls under the Transport services industry category and pertains specifically to services required for South Downs School, a special needs institute. The tender is currently at the active stage, with the procurement process being conducted using a restricted procedure, classified as above threshold, which limits bids to select suppliers. Interested parties need to submit their tenders before the deadline on 20th June 2026. The services are expected to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the contract period from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can provide transport services capable of meeting the specialized requirements of the pupils at South Downs School. Companies providing passenger transport solutions, especially those experienced in catering to individuals with special learning and developmental needs, may find this contract especially suitable to enhance their service portfolio and business growth in the public sector. The procurement process encourages competitive bidding, promoting fair access to potential contracts for businesses with the requisite capabilities and experience.

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Notice Title

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Notice Description

SOUTH DOWN EAST TENDER Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: : 08:55-15:00 NB: Please use the spread-sheet attached in this tender to list your prices for each routes for Driver and PA ( where required). Once the spread-sheet has been completed, please save it on Sproc.net. if you unsure on how to do this please Contact Sproc.net customer service team. Comments for Operator: South Downs School is a special school for pupils with significant learning and developmental needs. See service specification for additional pupil needs. * TUPE MAY APPLY FOR THIS TENDER* *TOTAL PRICE OF ALL ROUTES FOR DRVIERS AND PAS SHOULD BE RECORDED FOR EACH DAY WHEN BIDDING* This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e62d6050-dca0-40cb-9cb7-ee95e26e0451
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a59680-428d-46f2-8cd3-a02f7136c417
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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